Use this calculator to help you estimate how much board footage you'd like to buy. Remember, if you're calculating based on a required finished size you'll also need to estimate some extra so you have enough to work with to achieve your desired size.

You'll have to cut your own pieces to size. Hardwood lumber is sold as a bulk raw product, which means that our stacks of lumber have a big variety of sizes most often from 4" up to 12" wide, and 6' to 16' long.

Only some unusual exotic woods are narrower than 4" and under 6' long. This is clearly stated when that's the case, everything else is larger.

We always ship the longest boards possible, and rarely ship boards less than 48" long unless you request shorter. The longest we can ship by UPS is 96" (that's 8').

For general fine woodworking, the various widths and lengths meet the needs and desires of woodworkers building furniture, cabinetry, and fine woodwork. But we do understand that certain projects have some requirements, and we're happy to help you out.

Here's how we can help you get the sizes you need:

We can hand-select material that will yield what you need. Type your needs into the "Selection Request" field right above the Add to Cart button above when you place your order. 4 things to know about size requests

We can do some limited custom milling such as planing to a different thickness and straight-line ripping one edge. Please call or email to talk about your needs.

Other Good things To Know

Grade:Select & Better.. See our page about Hardwood Grading for some details about common lumber grades and their definitions.

Brand:Woodworkers Source

Extra Discount:25% off for 100+

Lumber Thickness Compared:

The thickness of hardwood lumber is expressed as a fraction. Here are the various lumber thicknesses compared to one another.

Purple Heart Compared to Red Oak:

GeneralWorkability

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WoodTexture

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Ease of Finishing

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Botanical Name: Peltogyne spp

What's the wood like?
Grain usually straight often with a fine curly figure. Fine texture. Moderately hard to work but takes a glossy, lustrous finish. Lacquer finish will best preserve the color. Also called Amaranth or purpleheart.

How's the color?
Dull gray brown when freshly cut but soon oxidizing to a violet purple.

What could I use it for?
Industrial construction, flooring, tool handles, accessories, furniture.

What is the tree like?
A tall tree 120 feet or more, producing a long, straight trunk about 36 inches in diameter.
The tree grows in
Mexico to Tropical South America

Average Customer Rating: 26 ReviewsYou can rate it and share your thoughts with others.

Beautiful, 12.21.2014

Reviewer: Doris Barzas (eunice, LA)

I ordered the Purple Heart wood and am very pleased. The wood is beautiful and the picture online is what I received. Cant wait to build my coffee table....

very pleased, 4.18.2014

Reviewer: Ken (Colville, WA)

I started a project that called for some purple heart. the piece that was sent was perfect. And if I don't make to many mistakes I will ever have some left over!

Purple Haze, 4.30.2013

Reviewer: John Prebish (Spokane, Washington)

The quality, grain pattern, color and cut are extraordinary. Quality is of the utmost importance for me, since I build heirloom furniture. I know this will be a peice to be admired for generations.

Purple Heart plank, 4.12.2013

Reviewer: TAT (Las Vegas, NV)

Great color and good grain

Exactly what I wanted - made for a perfect Christmas present :), 1.18.2013

Reviewer: Megan (Marquette, MI)

Absolutely beautiful! Rich color and wonderful visual texture. When I asked for the biggest piece you had, you really did take care of me :) My girlfriend used purple heart when she was in Iraq but hadn't found it since - you really did make her Christmas - thank you!